San Diego, California

San Diego is able to construct a long-awaited pedestrian plaza often called the Gaslamp Pedestrian Promenade after getting unanimous approval from a metropolis council committee. Since July 2020, totally different elements of Fifth Avenue have been closed to visitors. Now, the plaza on Fifth Ave would doubtlessly bar all automobiles and reroute buses a block over for 7 blocks.

Raleigh, North Carolina

The Raleigh Metropolis Council authorized no proper on purple within the downtown space. This comes with town’s latest pedestrian security enhancements resembling reducing the pace restrict to 25 MPH, eradicating dual-turning lanes, and including Main Pedestrian Intervals, which permit pedestrians a 3-7 second head begin into the intersection at a light-weight.

Manhattan, New York

Two new pedestrian plazas in New York Metropolis are underway. In an effort to create extra locations for pedestrians and cyclists, Mayor Eric Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez introduced a plan to make main modifications known as the Broadway Imaginative and prescient plan. Past the 2 new pedestrian plazas, the remainder of the hall can be shared streets that may encourage 5 MPH pace limits, shortened crossings, and wider crosswalks.

Illinois

The Illinois Division of Transportation is embracing Full Streets statewide. Senator Mike Simmons handed a invoice to require bike and pedestrian security enhancements to non-highway roads beneath its jurisdiction when routine upkeep is completed. The coverage dictates that enhancements resembling curb bump-outs, barrier-protected bus shelters and extra can be carried out throughout routine upkeep and inside 1,000 toes of upkeep work on any state highway. The invoice will now head to the Home for consideration.

Riverside, California

A $7.8 million grant was awarded to the Metropolis of Riverside from The Federal Freeway Security Enchancment Program. The funds from this grant can be used for initiatives that “enhance visibility of visitors alerts, enhance pedestrian security in any respect signalized crossings by permitting them to enter the crosswalk forward of motorists, and construct a raised barrier median alongside a portion of Mission Inn Avenue.” This Metropolis is offering $1.2 million in matching funds and it’s the largest quantity awarded within the state of the initiatives chosen! Massive win for pedestrians and cyclists in Riverside!

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